Health

Friday 13th may be unlucky for some, but Gary Wright is fortunate his luck held out that day.

The early May bank holiday weekend is fast approaching and ahead of the long weekend local GPs are urging people to be prepared and to use NHS services wisely.

A special service giving parents who have lost children the chance to come together, share memories and offer comfort will be held at West Suffolk Hospital.

Hospitals and GP surgeries across east and west Suffolk are preparing for the impact of industrial action by junior doctors next week.

Comments such as “absolutely brilliant”, “very professional”, and “extremely caring” have been made about our region’s ambulance service in a new survey.

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has received a prized national accolade for its dedication to serving fresh, ethical and sustainable food to patients, visitors and staff.

Ambulance staff and volunteers in the East of England have been thanked for their hard work after a 17% increase in demand over the Easter weekend.

This newspaper can today reveal a list of West Suffolk and South Norfolk’s 20 best and worst GP surgeries, based on ratings provided by patients.

A west Suffolk project which has successfully reduced the number of avoidable hospital admissions from care homes and improved patient care has been awarded national recognition by the NHS.

A Great Cornard councillor has allocated £100,000 to good causes in the last decade following his latest presentation.

A Sudbury school has defended its decision to fence off playing fields that have been enjoyed by residents for more than 40 years.

Tea, cakes and a craft stall will all be on offer during a Mardi Gras Tea event in aid of Lymphoedema Support Suffolk (LSS).

Hospitals and GP surgeries across east and west Suffolk are preparing for the impact of industrial action by junior doctors on Wednesday, 10 February.

Work has begun on a £9.5m project which will see a state-of-the-art sterile services unit and additional office space created at West Suffolk Hospital.

The East of England Ambulance Serivce has released examples of some of the idiotic and plain abusive calls they recieve while trying to help medical emergencies.

Hospitals and GP surgeries across east and west Suffolk are preparing for the impact of industrial action by junior doctors tomorrow (Tuesday 12 January).

A new campaign has been launched to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity.

Patients with breathing problems are now able to get a quicker diagnosis while their condition can be monitored more easily thanks to a £50,000 investment in new testing equipment at West Suffolk Hospital.

The NHS is reminding people in Suffolk where they can access expert medical treatment during the Christmas holidays.

In Suffolk 26 people are on the UK’s waiting list for a transplant and 6 have been waiting longer than two years, four more than five years.